This is absolute genius. Each song has its own unique mood, but what they all have in common is that they take their time, allowing the lush, patient, dazzlingly imaginative arrangements to gradually blossom. There are a dizzying variety of instrumental textures, pleasure and wonderment around every turn. I'm getting hints of Will Oldham circa "Arise Therefore," though that album is much more spare. Proof that "experimental" doesn't necessarily mean noisy. Joe Madden
The great underlying instrumentation paired with Florence's droll stream of consciousness lyrics make this album stand out. It feels so personal and confessional. Favorite tracks are Strong Feelings and Leafy. I've heard Scratchard Lanyard on alt radio and love that one as well. tofupotpie
'Song for Mary Black' is an enigma wrapped in an epiphany wrapped in a dream. It's the kind of song that makes you ask yourself: 'What have I done to deserve this? How am I allowed to bathe in such gorgeousness?' On par with Seefeel's 'Cherry Coloured Funk'-remix. Only gripe: it should be twice as long. Stellar. lbi